A Conflict of Interest

A Novel

By: Adam Mitzner

Narrated by: David LeDoux

Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

Earphones Award Winner (AudioFile Magazine)

A stunning debut thriller in the best-selling tradition of Scott Turow and John Grisham!

Alex Miller is a criminal defense lawyer leading the life he always imagined. At thirty-five, he is the youngest partner at New York City's most prestigious law firm, with a beautiful wife and a perfect daughter. When Alex's father suddenly passes away, Alex is introduced to Michael Ohlig, a rich and powerful man who holds an almost mythical place in his family lore. But Alex is surprised when Ohlig admits that he's in serious legal trouble, accused of crimes involving hundreds of millions of dollars. Alex agrees to take on Ohlig's defense.

Through the course of two trials, secrets are revealed that force Alex to question whether any of the people in his life are who they appear to be. Most importantly, he must decide whether the identity he projects to the world is the man he truly is or even wants to be.

With its powerful voice, pause-resistant tension, and strong cast of characters, A Conflict of Interest will captivate listeners right up to its electrifying conclusion.

©2011 Adam Mitzner (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"This outstanding first novel follows Defense Attorney Alex Miller and his young family through the grinding world of high-priced criminal defense in New York City, detailing what can happen to an otherwise nice guy. David LeDoux's minimalist narration style works well. He imbues all the characters with a distinctive sound and unique persona." (AudioFile)

"More twists than a California cloverleaf interchange." (Bookreporter)

"This gifted writer should have a long and successful career ahead of him." (Publishers Weekly)

WOW!

Give yourself the best Christmas present ever;download this book and and listen while cooking and washing all those dishes. You won't even mind that others are watching good football or the original Scrooge on TV. Cannot believe that this is Mr.Mitzner's first legal thriller. He is a natural at this game and you will not be disappointed! Narration is equally as fine.

WOW!!! Great story, wonderful narrator!

If you could sum up A Conflict of Interest in three words, what would they be?

Absorbing, excellent, superb

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Conflict of Interest?

Final twist

Have you listened to any of David LeDoux’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, but I will find more! Perfect choice!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes! Lost sleep over this.

Any additional comments?

Switched to this one after being halfway through well known legal thriller.Looking forward to more from this writer!

A new Author

I am always on the look out for a new author, so when Audible list a new author's first book on it's front page a jumped to get it. It is a fast paced court room drama that kept me interested. I must say I had the ending figured out differently than what the author did, so I was a bit surprised by the ending. The reader David LeDoux did a good job narrating the book. I shall be looking for Mitzner's next book.

A Little Predictable, But Still A Good Listen

After listening to the first chapter for free I used a credit to purchase this book. I'm not disappointed to have done so. I would have rated the book slightly higher, perhaps four and a half, but not five stars. The narrator did at times get a little on my nerves, but I thought he represented the main character, Alex Miller, quite well. He definitely sounds like a male, 30-something New Yorker, with above-average intelligence. The story, though a little predictable, did manage to hold my interest and I found myself really wanting to listen to find out if what I thought was going to happen, really did happen. The villain was sort of likeable, in a "you're not completely sure if he's guilty" kind of way and Alex Miller is also likeable in spite of his obvious character flaws. I would read/listen to future releases by Adam Mitzner.

Kept me involved.

Would you listen to A Conflict of Interest again? Why?

No, but I don't re-listen, customarily.

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Conflict of Interest?

I don't want to spoil the listen for your readers.

Which character ??? as performed by David LeDoux ??? was your favorite?

Abby.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I reacted to the book; not extremely. My reactions were, I think, what the author intended.

Any additional comments?

The characters and plot were both well-drawn. The unexpected is to be expected. Very good listen!

Decent legal thriller

I like my characters and story to be believable and this story didn't always fill that bill. The performance could have been better as well. It was good enough to finish and I'd give the author another try.

Enjoyable and enthralling

I decided to widen my genres of listens and gave this book a try.
It was truly enjoyable and kept me enthralled from start to finish.
The narrator was excellent and I enjoyed quite a few surprises
and chuckles along the way!

worth a listen!!

Poor narrator - good book

A Conflict of Interest was an engaging, very good read; however the narrator, David LeDoux, was annoying and unable to modulate his voice. Better on paper, at least for me.

Good first novel, but not great

It was interesting to read this first novel shortly after reading Grisham's The Litigators, as the stories are fairly similar. This novel delves more into the emotional challenges to the protagonist's life - infidelity, guilt, revenge, retribution - than Grisham does. But in some ways it is a less compelling story. In the end I was left wondering what was the point (of the story) as the plot seemed fairly implausible. Perhpas it was to show the arc of the realization of life priorities - a common occurrence for someone reaching their 35th birthday as does the main character.

I didn't care so much for the reader who needs to work on his pacing (he often rushed phrases of dialog) and to better differentiate his portrayal of characters, especially women. I can't give this book the highest rating, but it kept my interest throughout the story. I look forward to reading the next effort by this new author - perhaps with a different reader.

Not a likable character

I am a big fan of any kind of legal thriller or procedural. In that category this book did not disappoint. I enjoyed the courtroom scenes though the author repeated many legal cliches I have heard in other books.
My main problem throughout the entire book was the fact that the protagonist was not a very likable person. And I usually want the main character of a book to be someone I can be sympathetic to. Alex Miller was not that guy.
Overall I enjoyed the book and felt the narrator did an excellent job, But the whole time I was listening I was just annoyed with Alex Miller!